0237 - Level I: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Chronic Illness and Diabetes Management
Course Description
Chronic disease, illness and pain impact the lives of as many as 25% of people at any given time. Studies show the mind body connection to greatly impact recovery and pain experience, as well as inflammatory responses. CBT for Chronic Illness and Diabetes Management will focus on how to use foundational and advanced CBT techniques to decrease experiences of pain, manage the physical and mental impacts of chronic illness, and improve diabetes management and outcomes. Research, psychosocial assessment, conceptualization, cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy and behaviour change interventions will all focus specifically on chronic illness and diabetes management. Additional lessons will focus on caregiver support and burn out, building a collaborative relationship between patients and healthcare professionals and diabetes management for Indigenous populations. You will complete the course with thorough individual and group treatment plans and strategies to immediately begin helping improve the quality of life for persons struggling with the mental and physical impacts of chronic pain, chronic illness and diabetes and provide hope for improved long-term health.
TEXTBOOKS
There are no required textbooks for this course. All required material will be provided during the course.
Notes
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-4967
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Prerequisites
The CBT certificate is open to professionals and graduate students across disciplines and worksites. To be eligible for the program, you must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant field or have a minimum of three years experience working in mental health, education, healthcare or a related field. Contact us at fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca if you require additional information.
To be eligible for CBT Level II, you must have completed Level I (or an approved equivalent). To enhance your learning and ability to apply the material covered in this course, it is also highly beneficial to have past, current or anticipated experience working within a mental health setting. Case studies will be provided for those who do not have access to current/recent caseloads.
These courses focus on the protocols and application of cognitive behaviour therapy. Basic therapy skills (e.g. empathy, active listening, etc.), conducting assessments and setting and working with goals are required for success in this program but will not be covered in Level I or Level II.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Certificate : Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)